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Headlines of the Week: July 13-19

Greenmarket returns to Flatbush Ave., Trayvon Martin verdict protests, LICH standoff and more.

We know you can't read everything, so we've gathered the most popular articles from this week that ran on Brooklyn Patch sites.

From crime to politics, real estate and restaurants, find out what happened that had the borough buzzing. 


Prospect Heights
36 Years Later, Greenmarket Returns to Flatbush Ave.
The first farmer's market in Brooklyn makes a comeback in front of the Barclays Center for the commuting crowd as well as residents.

Park Slope
SLA Strikes Down Kemistry's Liquor License Request
"I just don't see it existing it right now," said SLA Commissioner Jeanique Greene of the lounge.

Carroll Gardens
Showdown at LICH: de Blasio Revives Hospital With Last-Minute Restraining OrderAfter the DOH approved SUNY's closure plan for Long Island College Hospital on Friday, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio was able to secure a restraining order that stopped them in their tracks.

Ditmas Park
Heat Wave Fashion: Brooklyn Gear to Beat the Heat (Photos)
Be it a notebook, umbrella or towel, Brooklynites are finding ways to get out of the sun.

Bed-Stuy
Brooklyn, NYC Host Vigils After Zimmerman Acquittal
Demonstrations after slaying of Trayvon Martin found to be in self-defense.

Windsor Terrace-Kensington
Used Bookstore Opens on Prospect Park West
Terrace Books had its soft opening on Saturday after taking over Babbo's Books on May 15th.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill
What Businesses Are Most Needed on Fulton Street?
Pratt Area Community Council is conducting a commercial needs survey to stimulate development and provide desired amenities to residents. 


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